Motion (Harris-Dawson, Raman – Hernandez, Yaroslavsky) relative to requesting a report on consolidating unarmed crisis response into a single, citywide program, including impacts on service delivery, dispatch coordination, costs, and long-term program structure; and related matters.

Summary

This motion requests a report on consolidating the city's existing unarmed crisis response programs, CIRCLE and the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response (UMCR), into a single, citywide program. The report will assess the current programs' service parameters, costs, usage, public awareness, response times, and effectiveness. It will also evaluate the impact of consolidation on emergency dispatch, overall system effectiveness, and potential cost savings from streamlined administration and operations. Finally, the report will outline the steps for creating a unified system and identify potential departments to manage it, incorporating community input.

Citizen Impact

This initiative aims to create a more equitable and accessible system for non-violent crisis response across all neighborhoods, potentially improving service delivery and ensuring residents receive the right kind of help when they call.

Confidence

high